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Staples Center Friday Recap Sponsored By Coca-Cola



Performances by Ella Mai, SZA and Chris Brown!




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The Turnup At The Coca-Cola Fan Fest Music Stage!



Grab a Coke with your bestie!




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The Turnup At The Coca-Cola Fan Fest Music Stage!



Grab a Coke with your bestie!





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BET Experience x Coca-Cola Highlights



Highlights from the BET Experience at the STAPLES Center.





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NYPD Caught Punching Man For Violating Social Distance Order



The enforcement was meant to protect from coronavirus spread




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Solange Knowles Pens Touching Letter About ‘Phenomenal’ Son



She also reveals her secret to career-home balance.




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Swedish Company Selling 'Dark Chocolate' Spray Tan



Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse.




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Bermuda Netball: Flames & Scholars Win

After a few nights of rain cancellations, the Bermuda Netball Association’s Summer League season resumed at the Bernard Park. The Phoenix Flame defeated the Rain 25 – 15, Ebonie Cox led the Phoenix Flame’s to victory with 22 goals, while Eshe Grant added 3 goals, Jasmyn Renfroe scored 9 goals for Rain who also got […]

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Netball: Teachers, Scholars, & Angels Win

The Bermuda Netball Summer League Season resumed, with a total of 127 goals scored in a triple header. BUT Teachers defeated the Phoenix Flames 33 – 7. Danielle Raynor led the BUT Teachers with 26 goals, while MVP Tanika White added 7 goals, Shanelle Lee scored 3 goals for the Phoenix Flames, who also got […]

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Bermuda Netball: Zebras, Flames, Scholars Win

A total of 160 goals were scored in a triple header as the Bermuda Netball Summer League Season resumed at the Bernard Park. In the opening game the PHC Lady Zebras defeated the Old Kids 37 – 17. The PHC Lady Zebras were led by Darrika Simons with 21 goals, while MVP Tyra-Lynn Simmons added […]

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Netball: Scholars Win Mix Up Switch Up

The Bermuda Netball Summer League season came to an end with the playing of the Mix Up Switch Up Tournament at the Bernard Park. In an exciting final, the Xtreme Sports Scholars edged the Rain 5 – 4 in overtime. The Mix Up Switch Up Tournament featured footballers Keshon Bean, Bermuda National Team goalkeeper Dale […]

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Hagen & Reid Awarded EY Gil Tucker Scholarship

Philip Hagen and Joshua Reid have been selected as the recipients of the 2019 EY Gil Tucker Bermuda Scholarship. Both Mr Hagen and Mr Reid are interning with EY’s Assurance teams this summer. The EY scholarship is valued at up to $30,000 USD per year for a maximum of five years until the recipient has […]

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National Dance Foundation Awards Scholarships

Five talented young Bermudian dancers have been awarded scholarships by the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda Fund. At the presentation this week, Senator Crystal Caesar, long time member of the Foundation, said that the scholarship legacy began in 1962 with the Bermuda Ballet Association. In 2005 the National Dance Foundation took on the responsibility of […]

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BFA Legends Scholarship Awards Presentations

Five student-athletes received a scholarship from the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Legends programme, with the presentation held at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Richard Calderon Scholarship A spokesperson said, “Richard Calderon was a stalwart at the North Village Community Club where he would go on to win every major trophy in Bermuda a few […]

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PHC Foundation Award $45,000 In Scholarships

The PHC Foundation recently celebrated its 15th Anniversary and held their annual Scholarship awards Presentation and Gala. Guest speaker, Mr. Chris Furbert, a long time PHC member and former President of the Pembroke Hamilton Club spoke about the history of the foundation, how it started as the brainchild of PHC Executive committee members, and highlighted […]

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Southampton Parish Scholarship Recipients

The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded its annual scholarships to students of Southampton parish to help them to pursue their university education, with a small ceremony recently held at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Pictured [L-R]: Scholarship Recipient Ms Veronica Swan-DeGraff and Southampton Parish Scholarship Committee Chair Ms. Sakina Darrell; Southampton Parish Council Chairperson Ms. Stacey-Lee Williams […]

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Robinson Perinchief Named Rhodes Scholar

Ryan Robinson Perinchief has been selected as Bermuda’s 2020 Rhodes Scholar, with the 23-year-old Bermudian set to study at the prestigious University of Oxford in the UK. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee is pleased to announce that Mr. Ryan Robinson Perinchief has been selected as Bermuda’s 2020 Rhodes Scholar. Ryan is the […]

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Sean Trott To Compete In Poland In March

Sean Trott is getting set to represent Bermuda in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia, Poland on March 29. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “Sean Trott will be competing and representing Bermuda in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships. “We sent out invites to a few athletes who were unavailable […]

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Nicholas Lopes Competes In Classic Horse Show

Nicholas Lopes recently competed in the Old Salem Farm Classic Horse Show. Lopes competed in seven classes. During the Back on Track Medal/FW-PHA Medal Class, Lopes and Casino 71 finished fourth. The same pair finished second in the National Children’s Medal Class before finishing fifth in the Children’s Equitation Flat Class. During the 2 Feet […]

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Nicholas Lopes Competes In WEF Junior Hunter

Nicholas Lopes competed in the Winter Equestrian Festival event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lopes took to the ring with Casino 71 in the WCHR Junior Hunter 3’3″ Classic CALI in two phases class, with a field of 60 competitors. The pair had a score of 72 in the first phase and 73 […]

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Hamilton Re Invites Scholarship Applications

Hamilton Insurance Group, – the Bermuda-headquartered holding company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries — is now inviting applications for a scholarship designed to expand the skill set of young professionals considering a career in insurance and reinsurance. Hamilton Group CEO Pina Albo and current Hamilton […]

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Princess: ‘Chocolate Cave’ For Valentine’s Day

Some 200lbs of chocolate will be used to create a ‘Chocolate Cave’ at the Hamilton Princess for Valentine’s Day, with diners able to treat themselves to an “enormous range of chocolate desserts, from mousses to cakes and truffles to a chocolate fountain.” “Marcus’, the flagship restaurant of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, has announced the creation […]

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Photos: Chocolate Cave At Hamilton Princess

As part of their Valentine’s Day celebration, Marcus’, the flagship restaurant of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, created a decadent ‘Chocolate Cave’ using some 200lbs of chocolate. A spokesperson previously said, “From the evening of Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14 through to the Champagne Brunch on February 16, guests will be able to enjoy a […]

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Review: Chocolate Cave Valentine’s At Marcus

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Indulging in a chocolate feast is an incredible experience on most days. But offer that feast on Valentine’s Day and you’ve got a winner. Hamilton Princess decided to offer a creative option this year with a chocolate cave for their loved-up diners. The cave is built inside the private dining room […]

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Low Carbon To Help Fund Solar Panels At NMB

Low Carbon, the UK-based renewable energy investment company and official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, will help fund the installation of solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] in the Royal Naval Dockyard. “The installation is expected to generate more than 93,600kWh of clean energy per year, contributing to a significant […]

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19 Invited To Bid On Airport Solar Development

The RFQ process for the solar project at the airport finger yielded 29 submissions, 19 met the criteria and were invited to bid, with the project attracting potential bidders from Bermuda, Canada, Spain, USA, Germany, UK and Australia. This was stated by the Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons in the House of Assembly […]

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RA Seek Feedback On Solar Net Metering

The Regulatory Authority said they recently intervened in the electricity market with regard to solar net metering, via the issuance of an Emergency General Determination in relation to BELCO. “As part of this process, the Authority is now consulting on solar net metering and invites comments and input from the public and all interested parties,” the RA […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Museum In Dockyard

UK-based renewable energy investment company Low Carbon, the official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, announced the completion of a partnership project to install solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda, thereby reducing the museum’s carbon emissions. The solar panel installation was funded through a partnership with Low Carbon, Land Rover BAR and […]

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Bermudian Steven Douglas Joins BE Solar

Steven Douglas has joined the team at BE Solar as their dedicated Project & Procurement Manager. “Steven has vast experience and qualifications in the areas of construction and installation having worked in the elevator industry for over 13 years. He is a certified facility manager through BOMI International and has numerous other certifications,” the company […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Washington Mall

An investment in solar energy will help tenants at Bermuda’s premier shopping mall and office complex save money, Washington Properties said today. As part of a major upgrade of Washington Mall, owners Washington Properties are installing bi-facial solar panels on the roof of one of their buildings. Paul Slaughter, Director and General Manager of Washington Properties […]

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Video: ‘Finger’ Solar Power Project Signing

[Updated] Minister of Transport & Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Public Works Lt/Col. David Burch are holding a press conference this afternoon [June 4]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video of the press conference is below. Update: Speaking at today’s press conference, Minister Roban said, […]

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Solar Farm Should Be Operational In 2019

The solar farm at the airport finger is expected to begin construction in the late summer or early fall and it should be operational in the first quarter of 2019, according to Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban. Speaking in the House of Assembly today, Minister Roban said, “Monday, June 4 was an […]

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Clean Up To Begin For ‘Finger’ Solar Project

The Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs is advising motorists of site clean-up works to take place on ‘The Finger’ in St. David’s in connection with the new solar project. “Works will begin June 26th until July 31st, Monday through Friday,” a spokesperson said. “Works will get underway at 9.30 a.m. and are expected to […]

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Joanna Frith Joins BE Solar As Sales Director

Joanna Frith has joined the team at BE Solar as their new sales director, where “she will be working to develop customized project scopes for residential and commercial solar electric systems in addition to energy efficiency and battery storage projects. Joanna will focus on assisting existing clients while recruiting new clients for BE Solar.” A […]

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‘Increase Benefit Of Solar Technology Installation’

In order to “assist homeowners whose properties and systems fall on the lower end of the ARV scale,” the Government has updated the rebate program to “increase the benefit of solar technology installation for these individuals.” This was announced by Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and Director of the Department of Energy […]

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Solar Panels Installed On City Works Depot

The City of Hamilton continues it efforts to going greener in 2019 with its latest project – the installation of solar panels on the roof of the City Works Depot on Laffan Street. An area totaling approximately 3,785 sq. feet will be covered by 210 solar panels, which the City said will be the largest […]

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BE Solar Raises $2,180 For Hurricane Victims

In September, BE Solar pledged to donate $20 per solar panel sold towards Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas. A spokesperson said, “Over the course of the month, 109 solar panels were sold to clients in Bermuda. These solar panels will offset the consumption of fossil fuel and will help to reduce the carbon […]

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BE Solar Welcomes Four New Employees

Noting the “growth in the renewable energy industry,” BE Solar recently welcomed new staff, with Paul Gosling, Raphael Knight-Packwood, Jordan Rowse, and Aaron Hooper joining the team. A spokesperson said, “BE Solar, Bermuda’s most established solar energy company, has been focusing on how to achieve its vision of an efficient Bermuda powered by affordable renewable […]

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Minister On 6 Megawatt Solar Farm Progress

[Ministerial statement by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban] Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report to this Honourable House on the progress of the 6 megawatt solar farm at the LF Wade International Airport. Just last week, the Regulatory Authority awarded an operating license to the developers of the project, Saturn Solar Bermuda 1, […]

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Photos: GFOX Holds Beach Clean-Up In Angola

GFOX, a company which was founded by Bermudian Quinton DeShield, held a beach clean-up on Saturday [Jan 25] in Luanda, Angola, with the concept behind the project being to clean up while helping to create employment for people. Some 260 garbage bags of trash were collected during the endeavor, which is part of the overall […]

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Minister Meets With Island’s Solar Installers

Earlier this month the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban met with the island’s solar installers to hear their thoughts on how to build a shared vision for Bermuda’s energy future. Attendees included representatives from the Department of Planning, Department of Energy, BE Solar, Greenlight Solar, AES, BEST and BAE. A Government spokesperson said, “The […]

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RA Approves Operating Licence For Solar Farm

The Regulatory Authority has approved the operating licence for the new solar farm at the ‘Finger’ at L. F. Wade International Airport. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, is pleased to announce the Regulatory Authority’s approval of the operating licence for the new solar farm at the […]

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Butterfield Invites Applications For Scholarships

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited is accepting applications for its undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. The deadline for both scholarships is Friday 27 March 2020. Undergraduate Scholarship A spokesperson said, “The Sir Harry D. Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a Bermudian student commencing, or already pursuing, an undergraduate degree overseas at an […]

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Philip & Webel Awarded Menuhin Scholarships

The Menuhin Foundation has announced the recipients of their annual scholarship, with Marcolliver Philip and Sam Webel both receiving the award. A spokesperson said, “Since 1976, The Menuhin Foundation has provided stringed music tuition to thousands of Bermuda’s school children free of charge as part of their mandate to foster and develop an interest in […]

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PHC Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

The PHC Foundation has extended its scholarship application deadline until Saturday, May 30 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In light of the current global health crisis, The PHC Foundation would like to inform the community of its scholarship application deadline extension. “Interested applicants should be advised that applications will now be […]

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Apply For BELCO Scholarships & Bursaries

BELCO has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarships and bursaries until May 31, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarships and bursaries, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per selected student. Bermudian students may now apply for this year’s scholarships by May […]

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BSSF Drama Scholarships For Vickers & Smith

The Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival [BSSF] will award two major scholarships to two outstanding drama students, with Rowan Vickers and Marcus Smith set to receive assistance to continue their studies. Every year BSSF, now in its seventh year of operation, invites applications for scholarship support from any student who has participated in one of their […]

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Nicholas Christopher To Join Band Geeks Cast

Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher is getting set to join the cast of a production of Band Geeks in Concert. The show, which will also star Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and Patti Murin, will take place at Broadway supper club 54 Below today [Jan 18]. BroadwayWorld.com says, “Band Geeks features music by Mark Allen, Gaby Alter, […]

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